Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School is a public high school located in Ben Bolt and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District located in central Jim Wells County and serves the students of Ben Bolt, Palito Blanco, and the Green Acres area.
Serving 195 students in grades 7-12, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School's student population of 195 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6252 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Badgers/lady Badgers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School's ranking?
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School is ranked #6252 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School often compared to?
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice High School, Orange Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School?
The graduation rate of Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School?
195 students attend Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School?
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School offer ?
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School part of?
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School is part of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District.
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